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From securing work experience to building commercial awareness, this week's newsletter is packed with tips to help you make the most of your first year at university. Dive into life as a barrister at Queen Elizabeth Building and hear directly from a successful applicant about how to get the most out of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP’s vacation scheme. Plus, see whether dispute resolution is the perfect fit for you with RPC’s Practice Area Profile.

PS – Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP's training contract applications are open! Students considering a career in law can apply now, with applications closing on Monday 4 January 2027.

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Meet the Lawyer

Emma Robinson – Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP


"The biggest opportunity I’ve been given since joining Paul Hastings has been my current client secondment. Understanding how the client makes decisions, the pressures it faces and what the client values most from external counsel has been invaluable."

Commercial Question

European debt markets defy geopolitical turmoil

Can Europe’s leveraged finance market continue to defy geopolitical disorder? Sponsored by White & Case LLP

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Solicitors' practice area

Dispute Resolution – RPC

Harvey Briggs

“I was fortunate enough to see the case from start to finish as it was condensed within a six-month timeline. The case had so many different facets, was incredibly political at the time and the legal issues at play were super interesting.”

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Meet the Recruiter

Cristina Gutierrez Flores – Winston Taylor


"My standout moment each year is welcoming our new vacation scheme students. There’s a lot of energy and enthusiasm in the office, and it’s great seeing individuals we’ve supported through the application process experience life at the firm."

Vacation Scheme Insider

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Christina Newall

"The most enjoyable aspect was definitely getting to know all of the individuals at the firm. Not only was there an open-door policy for the vac schemers to reach out to incredibly inspiring lawyers, but everyone was also eager to engage in honest conversation over a range of topics."

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Firm Spotlight

EMW Law LLP


EMW is a commercial and corporate law firm with offices in Milton Keynes, Northampton, Watford and London.

Law School Focus

BARBRI


BARBRI trains graduates (law and non-law) and career changers to prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam, with flexible online courses and one-to-one support.

Meet the Barrister

Queen Elizabeth Building

Fiona Stewart

"I did several mini-pupillages in family law and in other areas of law that I was exploring. I’d strongly advise aspiring barristers to try to complete mini-pupillages, particularly if you don’t have other legal work experience. They give you an insight into life as a barrister, which can vary substantially dependent on the law you practise."

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Practice Area Profile: Dispute Resolution | Harvey Briggs – RPC | LawCareers.Net

LCN Says

Behind the deal: a day in the life of a corporate trainee – Charles Russell Speechys LLP

Cassidy Fan

A trainee solicitor at Charles Russell Speechlys takes us through a typical day in the corporate team, from due diligence and drafting to client calls and deal signings.

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Feature

Year 12/13 and first-year opportunities: open days and insight schemes

If you’re seriously considering becoming a solicitor, you’ll be doing yourself a big favour by getting involved at this early stage of your career. Use this list of law firms offering opportunities to year 12/13 and first-year university students to get you started!

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The Oracle

How important are my first-year exam results when applying for training contracts?

Could my first-year exam results affect my chances of securing a vacation scheme or training contract, even if they don’t count towards my final degree?

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LCN Blog

Demystifying deals: share versus asset sales

The Rookie Lawyer

In this article we'll examine share purchases and asset purchases (and their respective documents) in greater detail and learn more about the role of a corporate trainee working under these deals.

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Latest news

Law Society awards 16 Diversity Access Scheme scholarships to aspiring solicitors

Your commercial news round-up: UK breakup, inflation, AI concerns, Snapchat usage limits

Law Society issues new guidance on differences between English and Welsh law

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What is LCN Weekly?

LCN Weekly is our free weekly newsletter designed to keep you up-to-date with all the issues relating to finding a career in the legal profession. Each week we analyse firms, write features, seek out the most important legal news stories and much, much more - all sent straight to your inbox. Over 50,000 already receive the newsletter; why not join them?

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News

We provide an ongoing news service for you, highlighting key stories from the legal press and elsewhere. The emphasis is, of course, on training and recruitment issues, but we cover all the big law stories too.

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Meet the Recruiter

Every fortnight we delve into the mind of a recruiter to find out what they do, what makes them tick and what they are looking for in a candidate. And of course we get them to answer the all-important favourite biscuit question!

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Commercial Question

All law firms want their lawyers and their trainees to have commercial awareness. This means that you need to know what's going on in the business world. Each week we pose a burning question and ask a real lawyer or trainee to write a short answer.

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The Oracle

We often receive requests for help and advice from future trainees and pupils. We've now formalised this process in a 'problem page' format. The Oracle will help you solve all those tricky problems relating to the recruitment process. Letters of particular interest, or letters that serve to illustrate common issues, are published in the newsletters and on the site. Whether published or not, every letter that we receive gets an answer.

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Features

Every fortnight we publish a new feature article designed to increase your knowledge of the recruitment process or the legal profession as a whole. Some are produced in-house, others by experts from firms, chambers, universities and bodies within the legal community.

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LCN Diary

Many firms are travelling the country to meet candidates and raise their own profiles. By consulting our diary you'll know what events are happening near you (ie, who will be there, and when and where the events take place).

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